NEW DELHI, FEBRUARY 19: Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has issued directions to accelerate the creation of 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY–NRLM). The announcement came during a high-level review meeting at…
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Shivraj Marks 5 Years of Daily Tree Plantation
New Delhi, February 18: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will commemorate five years of his daily tree plantation pledge with a special event on February 19 at AP Shinde Hall, Pusa Campus, New Delhi. What began as a personal environmental resolve…
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Bharat-VISTAAR AI Platform Launched for Farmers
Jaipur, February 17: India’s agriculture sector is set to witness a digital transformation with the launch of ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’, an AI-powered platform designed to provide 24×7 smart assistance to farmers across the country. The national rollout (Phase-1) will take place on February 17 in Jaipur under the leadership of Union…
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan Highlights ₹1 Lakh Crore Farm Infra Push
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told the Rajya Sabha that government initiatives such as the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF), Minimum Support Price (MSP), and the Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission are reshaping Indian agriculture, boosting farmer incomes, and strengthening rural infrastructure nationwide….
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Budget 2026–27: Historic Push, Northeast Boost
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as both “historic and futuristic,” asserting that it delivers a significant development boost to the Northeastern region. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Minister highlighted enhanced allocations, agriculture…
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India-US Trade Deal Historic, Boost for Economy: Shivraj Chouhan
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Saturday described the India-United States trade deal as historic and unprecedented, stating that it would provide new momentum and direction to the Indian economy. Addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, the Minister…
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India Launches Nationwide Pulses Mission from MP to End Imports
A new chapter in India’s agricultural policy began on Saturday from Amlaha in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh, where Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the nationwide National Self-Reliance in Pulses Mission. Addressing farmers, scientists, and policymakers at the Food Legumes Research Centre (FLRP), the…
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Chhattisgarh to Boost Farmers’ Income with Modern Agriculture
Raipur: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced major initiatives to enhance agriculture and rural development in Chhattisgarh during a state-level review meeting on 31st January 2026. Highlighting the state’s remarkable progress, he stated that a scientific–farmer–administrative coordination team will be formed to promote crop…
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Agriculture Ministry Forms FPO Panel in Tamil Nadu
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) in Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has formed a high-level committee to assess and enhance their operations. The move follows the intervention of Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan after his recent visit to…
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Historic Seed Act 2026 to End Fake Seeds, Protect Farmers
The Union Government has unveiled sweeping reforms to India’s seed sector through the proposed Seed Act 2026, aiming to eliminate fake and substandard seeds while ensuring transparency, accountability and stronger protection for farmers. Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the legislation as a historic step…